So besides the obvious differences in weight, technology..I have a bunch of pros/cons so feel free to add to the list. The bike will be used in racing/training. I have "downgraded" from my Evo, but I feel like I'm making a good decision. I know that I want a CAAD.

Yep you're right, I should have been more clear. I only stated "BB30" as a Pro for the CAAD 9, because there were 2 CAAD 9's produced. One with BB30, and the other without. So the CAAD 9 BB30 is more sought after.

Thanks for the heads up though!

drainyoo wrote:

CAAD10 is BB30, and to me the black looks much better, not a con in my opinion. And everyone rides one for a reason, it's a great frameset.

The caad 9 May end up lasting longer. If I'm not wrong it uses slightly thicker tubes. The caad 10 is a great bike but underbuilt imo. The ttubes are so thin they are easily dented. I've seen dents just from guys accidentally dropping Allen keys on them.

The caad 9 May end up lasting longer. If I'm not wrong it uses slightly thicker tubes. The caad 10 is a great bike but underbuilt imo. The ttubes are so thin they are easily dented. I've seen dents just from guys accidentally dropping Allen keys on them.

Yeah, if I were to get the CAAD9, I would keep it forever. If I were to get the CAAD 10, it would most likely be temporary for a season or two. I will eventually go back to carbon, but not anytime soon. I've seen alot of that! Dings everywhere, especially the top tube.

Thanks for your advice!

btompkins0112 wrote:

I love the color of the 9, but I think the performance factor of the 10 wins. You could always get the 10 anodized/power coated a different color.

Yep, that's pretty much my debate. I would love a different colored CAAD 10, but then again that's another $200+

The caad9 has a great color, but it's a pitty that the decals are not original. It just doesn't look right.I would either find a NOS Caad9 frame or buy the cheapest caad10 you can find and upgrade as budget allows it. Stock bikes are just not very WW and kind of borring.

Though I'm a CAAD10 owner, I would get the CAAD9. I think the 9's look better than the 10's, for some reason the more traditional tube shapes really do it for me, and how 'nice' a bike is, never seems to effect my enjoyment of it (unless it's really bad). Also, that paint job on the 9 is SICK!

My decision would be better looking bike.If you love your frame, you won't mind if it is 300gr heavier (I made up the number) or a bit less stiff. It is all about emotional connection with your bike

I absolutely agree. I feel like I would love either bike, but at the same time I think that between the two, the CAAD9 may be kept forever.

Anders wrote:

The caad9 has a great color, but it's a pitty that the decals are not original. It just doesn't look right.I would either find a NOS Caad9 frame or buy the cheapest caad10 you can find and upgrade as budget allows it. Stock bikes are just not very WW and kind of borring.

I kind of like that the decals are different. It keeps things simple, which I do like.

I definitely agree, stock bikes are pretty boring.

roadieboy wrote:

Though I'm a CAAD10 owner, I would get the CAAD9. I think the 9's look better than the 10's, for some reason the more traditional tube shapes really do it for me, and how 'nice' a bike is, never seems to effect my enjoyment of it (unless it's really bad). Also, that paint job on the 9 is SICK!

thanks! I definitely agree. I do wish I could have both, but I just can't afford 2 bikes. I would feel like I'm neglecting one.

Hey thanks dude, appreciate it! To be honest, I made a mistake of getting a proper bike fitting AFTER getting the bike. I replicated my position on the Evo from the LOOK, so I thought it was perfect. I got a Guru bike fit after, and found out that my most efficient and comfortable position is quite low..so the measurements equaled up to a 52.

I was never able to get that perfect position on a 54 Evo, so even though I loved the bike, there's this voice in my head saying it needs to be fixed. Fast forward, and I'm getting a 52. Decided on a CAAD because of liability. Bikes are difficult for me to replace if crashed, so with something at low cost, it would be easier to replace.

My Evo is pretty sick, but I'm pretty sure my next build is going to be pretty awesome

I had a CAAD10. It was a balls out race bike. Super stiff and responsive. I don't really see much of an advantage of the CAAD9 being made in the USA over a far east CAAD10. These bikes are primarily made by machine, no? The quality of both is quite amazing for the price.

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